Orthotist / Prosthetist: OSCA 262931

Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to improve function impacted by illness, disability or amputation.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Assesses clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
• Administers muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
• Assesses clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommends appropriate assistive technologies to maximise their performance
• Develops individual orthotic/prosthetic service plans, considering relevant material science, biomechanics and anatomical factors
• Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to meet clients' needs, including their functional, emotional, psychological and developmental goals
• Provides gait training, education and continual monitoring, assessment and evaluation of orthoses and prostheses and treatments
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals in overall case management, including team consultation as required, about clients' challenges, needs and progress
• Adjusts and modifies orthoses and prostheses to accommodate minor changes to clients' neuromuscular and skeletal systems
• Maintains accurate records of client assessments, device specifications and adjustments